Amazing, inspriational, fun active holidays in the heart of Andalucia, Southern Spain
At MERAKI, we offer a variety of different packages which will provide you with unforgettable experiences. With us all your dreams are possible. Take part in our Climbing & Spanish course in the world famous El Chorro, take time out to visit the Camino del Rey or the local Via Ferrata. El Chorro is also the location for our hiking holiday and trail running holidays. El Chorro is a hidden, rural gem in the heart of spectacular landscape in the mountains behind Malaga.
All our trips include accommodation, half or full board and daily activities with a local guide. Our guides have a huge amount of local knowledge and history and are passionate about the outdoors and nature. You can book as a solo traveller on any of the trips. If you have a group of 5 or more, we can be flexible about dates, length of trip and activities. We can design a package just for your group. The Spanish language can be incorporated across all packages to suit your current level and interest.
MERAKI‘s bespoke packages are your chance to fulfill your dreams. The possibilities are endless, biking, climbing, hiking, trail running, kayaking, stand up paddle. Let’s not forget the Camino or Via Ferrata. We welcome teams, friends, businesses and families. Alongside the possibility to learn Spanish, as one of our clients said ‘What more could you ask for?!’
Current courses
HIKING & Spanish
CLIMBING & Spanish
YOGA RETREAT
MOUNTAIN BIKING
TRAIL RUNNING
BESPOKE PACKAGES
LANGUAGE COURSES
MERAKI language courses are based 30 minutes from Málaga, in the heart of the Andalusian countryside. We deliver excellent, engaging and fun creative courses two Sundays in every month. We offer Spanish courses and English courses for children. Our native teachers ensure that the kids progress and are challenged in an exciting and effective way. Please see our language pages for details of dates and times. We also run English Summer Camps every year.
Why ‘Meraki’?
Because ‘Meraki’, a Greek word, means :
“TO DO SOMETHING WITH SOUL, CREATIVITY, OR LOVE.
TO PUT SOMETHING OF YOURSELF INTO YOUR WORK.”
And we couldn’t think of a better way to describe how we approach our work!
What people are saying about us:
“An unforgettable experience to go climbing in this amazing landscape with the Meraki team. Our guides were a local climbing pioneer who set up many routes himself and the other a regional bouldering champion. Our host Ruth went out of her way to make sure we all had a great time.”
“We had such an awesome time at Meraki! Ruth and her team have a unique approach to teaching language that really helps you to grasp it – and we loved it!”
“We really enjoyed the well-organized course.”
“They are super friendly, relaxed and make you feel welcome.”
“It was one of the best experiences that I have had. The scenery was breathtaking, the routes were amazing and the best guides that you could ask for.”
“We learnt a lot about the area, some good food and mucho mas nuevo vocabulario en espanol! Highly recommend.”
“The poolside breakfast and the bocadillos at noon are awesome.”